HMS Warrior

HMS Warrior is a museum ship in Portsmouth with an iron hull and armor plating as well as a combination of steam and sail propulsion. Several decks are accessible, including cabins and gun sections that make daily life on board understandable.

The Royal Navy had the ship built in 1860 to respond to the French warship Gloire and secure British naval dominance. It was the first armored iron ship of the British fleet and marked a turning point in warship construction.

The name refers to the warriors of the Royal Navy and symbolizes fighting power from an era when iron and steam changed seafaring. Visitors walk through narrow corridors and see gun decks that show how sailors worked and lived.

The ship opens daily from 10 AM to 4 PM and allows visitors to enter until 3:30 PM. Some areas are accessible for wheelchair users, while other parts remain restricted due to steep stairs and narrow passages.

Although it was considered the most advanced warship of its era, it never took part in a battle. The entire service period passed without enemy contact, making the ship a symbol of deterrence that was never tested.

Location: City of Portsmouth

Length: 118.57 m

Part of: National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth

Website: http://hmswarrior.org

GPS coordinates: 50.79833,-1.10889

Latest update: December 16, 2025 15:44